Flyfisher22
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I saw on the video for my new R27 that the chart plotter can be connected to the tv. How is this done? Thanks
Connecting chart plotter to tv.
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It should be hooked up as it is. Switch your input to HDMI and it should show up if your 27 is a 2016 or newer.
Thank you!
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On our 2014 R27 it is on the PC input.
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We have a 2016 and do not have this option installed. I was told the boat had the option when I purchased the boat but when I took delivery I was told our boat didn't have the option some do and some don't! It is on my to do list. What is needed to do the install ? Do I run a HDMI cable from the TV to the Garmin 7612 or is there a possible cable run already and not attached to the TV ?
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I would first check and see if maybe just the cable is disconnected. Check to see if you have an HDMI cable plugged into the back of the tv, then open the hatch in the berth and check the top left of the back of the Garmin and see if the DVI connector is connected.
If you dont see any cables you will need to run one. The output on the back of the 7612 is a DVI port. So best bet is to get a pre-made DVI to HDMI cable. This cable will need a decent amount of length as it will need to run aft back behind the helm and fridge, then up behind the sink through the wire chase, then forward along the teak, and then finally around the upper cabinet behind the TV antenna amplifier and defroster and out to the TV. I would say 35ft would give you a comfortable run. You then would connect it directly into one of the HDMI ports on the back of the TV. I can tell you that the wire run will not be fun but it is possible to snake it through everywhere without removing the headliner panels.
If you dont see any cables you will need to run one. The output on the back of the 7612 is a DVI port. So best bet is to get a pre-made DVI to HDMI cable. This cable will need a decent amount of length as it will need to run aft back behind the helm and fridge, then up behind the sink through the wire chase, then forward along the teak, and then finally around the upper cabinet behind the TV antenna amplifier and defroster and out to the TV. I would say 35ft would give you a comfortable run. You then would connect it directly into one of the HDMI ports on the back of the TV. I can tell you that the wire run will not be fun but it is possible to snake it through everywhere without removing the headliner panels.
For the newer RT boats with the newer Garmin 7612 at least the chartplotter has a built-in Wi-Fi that does not require a special Wi-Fi adapter for wireless communications. Thus one gets wireless connectivity to devices such as iPhones and iPads. This avoids having to run a cable from the chart plotter over to the TV. One can see chartplotter displays via a local Wi-Fi hotspot network so to speak. If say an Apple ATV4 is connected to the TV's HDMI and the ATV4 is onfigured to connect to the Garmin 7612's Wi-Fi network that the TV will also be capable of displaying the chartplotter's screen as well.
Also, as an aside, the newer Garmin 7612 comes preloaded with both BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps. This is a savings of around $300 compared to buying these SD cards for previous models. 😱
Also, as an aside, the newer Garmin 7612 comes preloaded with both BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps. This is a savings of around $300 compared to buying these SD cards for previous models. 😱
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I have a 2007 R-25 and have a Raymarine that didn't have that kind of support back then, so I did a poor man's hookup. I installed a small LED TV, added a Kindle Fire TV, then used an Android tablet (a phone would work too) with Navionics installed ($15 subscription/year) and did a screen mirroring to the Kindle Fire TV. Abracadabra, chart plotter on the TV.
"Also, as an aside, the newer Garmin 7612 comes preloaded with both BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps. This is a savings of around $300 compared to buying these SD cards for previous models."
While this is correct, it's still a little misleading. The preloaded BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps are the base maps and not the "Vision" and "Ultra" versions, respectively. Still very useful, but not full-featured. Consequently, SD cards are still required to get the Garmin Auto Guidance capabilities (and other features). BTW the auto guidance feature is amazingly convenient to use - it automatically plots your route around obstructions, etc. (not just a straight line), analogous to your vehicle GPS drawing a route on various roads to your destination. It's great fun (if still a little quirky) - once you use it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
While this is correct, it's still a little misleading. The preloaded BlueChart® g2 U.S. coastal and LakeVü HD maps are the base maps and not the "Vision" and "Ultra" versions, respectively. Still very useful, but not full-featured. Consequently, SD cards are still required to get the Garmin Auto Guidance capabilities (and other features). BTW the auto guidance feature is amazingly convenient to use - it automatically plots your route around obstructions, etc. (not just a straight line), analogous to your vehicle GPS drawing a route on various roads to your destination. It's great fun (if still a little quirky) - once you use it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
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